(SeaPRwire) –   TOKYO, April 23, 2026 — HashKey Group, a subsidiary of HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), has announced a preliminary agreement to form a strategic alliance with ANAP Holdings Inc. (TSE: 3189). ANAP is a Tokyo-listed firm and a prominent Bitcoin treasury holder in Japan. The two companies expect to finalize their formal agreements by the end of April 2026.

HashKey Japan’s Lending Service provides institutional-level wealth management in Japan, utilizing the fund platform and asset management expertise of HashKey Capital. Through this new partnership, HashKey Japan will work with ANAP to deliver institutional-grade Bitcoin lending, allowing ANAP to optimize and manage a portion of its Bitcoin reserves via a structured framework.

As of mid-April 2026, ANAP holds approximately 1,417 BTC, ranking it among the top three Japanese listed companies in terms of Bitcoin holdings. As part of its transition into a Bitcoin ecosystem-focused company, ANAP is looking for ways to generate yield from its digital assets rather than simply holding them. This collaboration is a significant step in HashKey Group’s plan to grow its digital asset financial ecosystem in Japan, using HashKey Japan as its local hub. The alliance will initially focus on Bitcoin lending, with the potential to expand into broader treasury optimization, digital asset management, and on-chain financial services.

By utilizing HashKey’s institutional infrastructure and risk management, the partnership aims to help ANAP execute its strategy to store, use, earn, and promote Bitcoin. This collaboration highlights HashKey Group’s dedication to the Japanese market. By operating through its Japanese entity, the Group is establishing a localized base to provide asset management, trading, and tokenization services that comply with Japan’s regulatory standards.

The partnership with ANAP is a major milestone, showing how institutional digital asset services can assist listed firms in managing and monetizing their Bitcoin treasuries. Both parties are currently conducting final reviews to ensure full compliance before the official launch of services. Beyond the initial lending agreement, HashKey Group and ANAP intend to explore further cooperation in the Bitcoin ecosystem and digital asset management to encourage institutional adoption in Japan.

About HashKey Group

HashKey Group is a prominent provider of end-to-end digital asset financial services in Asia. The Group offers a comprehensive ecosystem across the digital asset value chain, including institutional-grade custody, OTC trading, and regulated exchanges.

About HashKey Japan

HashKey Japan is a registered crypto asset exchange operator under Japan’s Financial Services Agency. Founded in 2018, the company primarily offers crypto asset lending and trading services.

As the Group’s strategic arm in Japan, HashKey Japan is dedicated to working with local partners to drive digital asset adoption within the country’s progressive regulatory framework.

About ANAP Holdings Inc.

ANAP Holdings is a Tokyo-listed company that is shifting from traditional retail into a Bitcoin ecosystem player, with a focus on the accumulation, utilization, and innovative application of digital assets.